* The Webelos Rank can be completed by the middle of the fourth grade year.

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[[Webelos Scouts]] work on one of 20 [[Webelos Activity Badges]] ''"during their weekly [[den meetings]]"''. The Webelos Scout learns the skill, practices it, and brings work to den meetings to show others. The [[Webelos Den Leader]] or [[Activity Badge Counselor]], rather than a parent, approves most of the activity badges. Webelos families can sign off requirements as authorized by the [[Webelos Den Leader]]. The [[Fast Tracks]] provide plans for each den meeting. ''(See: [http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/awards/adults/advancement.aspx Advancement]}

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* The Webelos [[Arrow of Light Award]] can be earned in December of the Fifth grade year allowing transition that month to Boy Scouts.

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* By bridging December 1st, boys have the chance to participate in troop activities and fundraising before their first [[Boy Scout Summer Camp]].

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* The actual bridging award ceremony is typically help later and often in February at the Pack's [[Blue and Gold Banquet]].

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* The Webelos Scouts have two summers to attend [[Webelos Resident Camp]] which is tailored for their program.

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* Webelos can also attend [[Cub Scout Day Camp]] although Day Camp does not focus on Webelos program.

Smaller Packs may not have enough Webelos 1 (fourth-graders) or Webelos 2 (fifth-graders) to have two separate Webelos [[Den]]s. In this case, the recommendation is to have a single Webelos den but offer two programs at the same time. The fourth-graders complete their Webelos 1 content as shown above while the fifth-graders complete their Webelos 2 content.

The Webelos Scout Program prepares boys who have completed third grade or are age 10 but have not yet completed fifth grade or reached age 11 1/2 to bridge into a troop. Pronounced "WEE-buh-los", the word "Webelos" means WE'll BE LOyal Scouts. After earning the Bobcat badge, a boy may earn the Webelos Badge and Arrow of Light Award. Shorter Webelos Scout Programs are available for Webelos who start in fifth grade to earn their Arrow of Light in as little as six months.

Fourth and Fifth Grade Webelos in One Den

Smaller Packs may not have enough Webelos 1 (fourth-graders) or Webelos 2 (fifth-graders) to have two separate Webelos Dens. In this case, the recommendation is to have a single Webelos den but offer two programs at the same time. The fourth-graders complete their Webelos 1 content as shown above while the fifth-graders complete their Webelos 2 content.